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P588 WGF

1997 Honda SFX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,407 mi
Last recorded9,407 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda SFX5013,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 WGF
MakeHonda
ModelSFX50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 9,407 miles

Nearside Front Parking lever brake switch operation only just making the requirements

Nearside Front indicator lens is damaged

Rear Number plate is cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2020 8,487 miles

Nearside Brake lever worn, but not excessively Only just meeting the requirements (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 6,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 6,592 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 6,592 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 6,572 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 6,572 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,176 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 6,176 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,879 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 5,875 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 5,504 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda SFX50?

Based on 1,108 MOT tests across 287 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
834
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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P588 WGF is a 1997 Honda SFX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda SFX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 13,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda SFX50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P588 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SFX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SFX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P588 WGF registered?

P588 WGF is a 1997 Honda SFX50, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P588 WGF safe to buy?

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